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RF09 GJG

2009 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,952 mi
Last recorded70,952 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 GJG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has broken away from the downpipe but has no overall effect on the emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal exhaust clamp has corroded away advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber is split advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock has an oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock is worn (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust sytem is corroded its entire legnth advise replacement

Fail 27 Sep 2024 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has broken away from the downpipe but has no overall effect on the emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal exhaust clamp has corroded away advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade rubber is split advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock has an oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded spring is heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock is worn (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi loose/Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,717 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 68,715 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,831 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner /outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner /outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,512 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 56,934 miles

front exhaust mount corroded broken

n/s rear handbrake cable outer split and showing inner cable works as intended

rear exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

slight leakage of exhaust gases from manifold area

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 50,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,264 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 29,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,387 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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RF09 GJG is a 2009 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF09 GJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF09 GJG is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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